Book Review - The Last Anniversary
THE LAST ANNIVERSARY
Liane Moriarty
Sophie Honeywell always wondered if Thomas Gordon was the one she let get away. He was the perfect boyfriend, but on the day he was to propose, she broke his heart. A year later he married his travel agent, while Sophie has been mortifyingly single ever since. Now Thomas is back in her life because Sophie has unexpectedly inherited his aunt Connie’s house on Scribbly Gum Island — home of the famously unsolved Munro Baby mystery.
Sophie moves onto the island and begins a new life as part of an unconventional family where it seems everyone has a secret. Grace, a beautiful young mother, is feverishly planning a shocking escape from her perfect life. Margie, a frumpy housewife, has made a pact with a stranger, while dreamy Aunt Rose wonders if maybe it’s about time she started making her own decisions.
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Are you at the mercy of your hormones?
Our hormones have a major influence of our lives and as women we know too well how our hormones can affect our mood and energy…..but how many of us really understand how important hormones are for health and wellbeing?
Although many of us have been told otherwise, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is NOT a natural part of being a woman and something we have to put up with every month for 40 years of our life!
In Australia, it is estimated that up to 70% of women experience PMS at some point in their life, with 17% of women suffering the most severe form of PMS known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMS encompasses a broad range of Read the rest of this entry »
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Let’s Move - Walking and Jogging Plan
Welcome to your health and fitness guide. In my last article, we focused on setting realistic goals for your new or old exercise plan. We looked at ways to plan how we were going to incorporate exercise into our daily lives. In this article, we focus on a walking and jogging plan. Whether you are on the treadmill or walking around your local suburb, we can all benefit from walking.
Walking is a great part of anyone’s workout. However, for you to truly see the benefits of walking it is important to make sure that you follow these tips: Read the rest of this entry »
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Travel Tips and Tricks by Samantha Brown
Samantha Brown is a well know traveller who’s show “Samantha Brown’s Passport to…” can be seen on Foxtel’s travel channel.
Samantha shares her travel tips as well as a weekend packing guide.
- Make a list. From clothes to toiletries, list everything you’ll need for your trip. Then lay it all out on the bed, and check off items so you don’t forget anything. It’s also great in case your luggage is lost or stolen, because you’ll have a record of everything you’ve packed.
- Pick one color scheme. All your clothes should Read the rest of this entry »
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Balance in our lives
Struggling to live a ‘balanced’ life? You’re not alone and the reason why it’s so hard is because it’s like trying to hit a moving target. Our lives are hardly the same from one day to the next and not to mention that our priorities change through different stages of our lives so it definitely is not an easy task.The truth is that there is Read the rest of this entry »
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Hay Fever and Seasonal Allergies Relief
My daughter suffers from hay fever and it’s that time of the year again when it’s flaring up. So I’ve been doing some research to try and find alternative methods to help her cope with it and I thought all the readers might be interested in this information too.Hay fever is an allergic reaction of the lining of the nose and sinuses. It is usually caused by breathing in airborne pollens from certain grasses, weeds and trees. Some people experience hay fever constantly and this usually occurs because of allergy to animal dander or the dust mites that are present in every home. Other triggers for hay fever include fungus spores, feathers, powders and pesticides. Approximately 20% of the population experiences hay fever. The symptoms of hay fever include Read the rest of this entry »
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Book Review - First Things First
Stephen R. CoveyWhat are the most important things in your life? Do they get as much care, emphasis, and time as you’d like to give them?
Far from the traditional “be-more-efficient” time-management book with shortcut techniques, First Things First shows you how to look at your use of time totally differently. Using this book will help you create balance between your personal and professional responsibilities by putting first things first and acting on them. Covey teaches an organizing process that helps you categorize tasks so Read the rest of this entry »
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Winners of our October Competition!
WINNERS of our “Tell your 3 Friends” Competition were drawn on Friday night 31st October 2008. Winners were contacted and now it’s time to tell everyone else and make the big announcement. OK, drum roll please….the winner is Emma Lowe from ACT and her 3 friends Fiona, Elice and Erin. Congratulations ladies!Filed Under: Lifestyle | No Comments »
Quick tip - foundation primers
Is a foundation primer really necessary? It may be an additional step to an already busy morning routine but it does have it’s benefits, so for an extra 10-15 seconds of time it may just be worth it.A primer can be a worthwhile investment, because it makes foundation sit better and last longer. Primer helps skin which has some roughness or uneven pores because the silicone-based formulation fills in a bumpy surface, creating a smooth finish.
Madison magazine recommends Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Hydrating 50ml/1.7oz (priced at $57.00) and says ”it is one of the originals and still one of the best. But Revlon’s new primer from its Beyond Natural range is cheap and cheerful at $27.95″.
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Going to the races? Tips for busy women
Are you planning to go to the Melbourne Cup or The Oaks? You’d love to, I hear you say, but haven’t got the time to get yourself organised or can’t spare hours getting ready?Try these tips they will help:
- Time - take as much time as you can spare and try and enjoy getting ready, enjoy dressing up, enjoy painting your nails and enjoy spending some time on yourself
- Simple Plan - plan ahead but don’t go crazy about it all, you could end up putting more pressure on yourself than it’s worth, plus it takes the fun out of it Read the rest of this entry »
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